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A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet

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House and annexe
Front elevation house
Al Fresco dining
Rear garden
May rhododendrons.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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wareham
  • Place, Wareham Town Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Blue Pool and Tea House
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet

Originally part of the Trigon estate this detached brick barn conversion with annexe dates from the 1850's.Located off a quiet country lane (Track) near Wareham, Forset. This beautiful period property is set in green lush ground with close by country walks. The house (Redecorated throughout Spring 2020) features a wood burner with solid Oak wood staircase.Delightful gardens of almost an acre.The Arne RSPB nature reserve featured on BBC's Autumn Watch is 8 miles away. Studland/Swanage beaches are within a 20 minute drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Just families gatherings and birthdays parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1960563
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Just families gatherings and birthdays parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wareham

Located in Wareham, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Durdle Door and Durdle Door Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Blue Pool and Tea House and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Wareham Town Museum - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • St Martin's on the Walls - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Blue Pool and Tea House - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Corfe Castle - 17 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪29029 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thunderbird - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Character House With Plenty Of Charm And Quiet located?

This family-friendly Wareham holiday home is located by the sea, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Blue Pool and Tea House and RSPB Arne. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Skirmish Dorset are also within 9 miles (15 km). Wareham Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a super cottage - well equipped, lots of space in and out. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for one of our twice yealy cycling get togethers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Would really recommend a stay in this lovely cottage. Really cosy and has all the facilities and amenities you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

excellent property, very local to shops and still tucked away from everybody else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Lovely quiet , wood land location. Perfect base for exploring this wonderful part of the UK
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything great, but the fabric sofa needs a good clean, or replacing. We had a good time and loved the location, the space and facilities.Wi-fi intermittent in the Annexe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

Lovely character proerty in a peaceful and beautiful location ... a great venue for our family celebration and close enough to Wareham for all the essentials.... Thank you Mark and your team for a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vincent R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Needs updating especially bathrooms but good for money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay that suited our whole family!

The Carthouse was an amazing experience which was idea for our three generations. It was full of character , well equipped and comfortable beds. Our grandchildren loved the garden and watching the squirrels and other wildlife. It is tucked away but yet not far from Wareham, Studland , Swanage and Poole which we also enjoyed visiting. We definitely recommend this lovely house to other guests and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tranquil beautiful corner of Dorset

This was the quintessential English cottage with a modern twist in the most spectacular setting. Bird feeders brought song and beauty, while wild flowers and canopies of trees created a picture perfect setting. The host was accommodating and helpful, and the home was welcoming. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generally good

The property was lovely, location good. Lovely big garden. There were plumbing issues however, the owner contacted a plumber quickly and problems were resolved, but fresh plumbing issues arose again before the end of the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joff L.

A great week away...

We had a wonderful week at The Cart House over new year, with three generations of the one family in the house, aged 80 to 2 years. The house was absolutely perfect for our needs, especially with the annex so that the grandparents could escape the noise and early mornings of the kids. The Cart House was really well located and we found that after a week we still hadn't done everything on offer - we did walks, Corfe Castle, the tank museum, Lyme Regis, TE Lawrence's house, Thomas Hardy's birthplace and more. There are some lovely, family-friendly walks nearby (eg Sika). The owner of the house was very helpful and accommodating with or requests and questions. A great week - thoroughly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Joff and his family were excellent guests. They left the property very clean and tidy.They liked the property so much, they requested an extra two days of stay!I obliged in kind.I would not hesitate to rebook these guests. Highly recommend!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful stay

The whole family enjoyed the location and abundance of wildlife around the property. The children loved the large grassed area to play in. The living area and bedrooms were perfect for our party, however, we did notice there was only enough comfortable seating for 8. There were issues with the fact that we needed to light the wood burner in order to have heating upstairs, we were expecting plug in oil heaters. The water system was rather noisy but did not in any way spoil our stay. Milk, biscuits and fresh flowers on arrival were a welcoming touch. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anjana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

90th birthday treat

Families gathering with 9 adults. The house was very cosy and welcoming. It was also well equipped. Only observation is that the house is very access friendly, but it’s a shame that the downstairs bathroom does not have a walk in shower. Had to get my elderly parents to the upstairs bedroom so they can use the shower in the bathroom on that floor. Otherwise it would have been absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family get together

Everything about the cottage was perfect for us as a family. The bedrooms were spacious, feather quilts and pillows on the beds. Wardrobes and or chest of drawers. Bathrooms (2 in main cottage, 1 in annexe above the garage) kitchen was so well equipped, everything you could want. Large fridge freezer. Some cleaning products available. Hoover, mops etc provided. Flowers, biscuits, milk left for arrival. Living area sofas and chairs (low down). Garden has plenty of seating even a child’s picnic bench The whole place family friendly. We enjoyed our stay so much and will be booking again. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denise R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing facilities

Only 7 lounge chairs for 10 people Kitchen table only accommodates 8 and only 9 chairs provided The water was provided from a well by a pump which was inadequate for the property There were 3 showers but due to the water supply only 1 could be used at any time and you had to leave 5 minutes between showers We would not stay again or recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
There is a 1x4 seater, 1x 2 seater sofas, 2 arm chairs and a directors chair that's 9 seats ! In the kitchen they are 9 dining chairs. One of the three showers namely the upstairs shower in the house.You do have to wait 5 mins for water tank to replenish. It's in the house instruction book!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Lovely and quiet, well equipped, but furnishings need updating desperately!

The house is in a beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful. upon arrival, we noticed there are a lot of cobwebs around the front door, and unfortunately, this carried on through out the house. You do accept that the odd cobweb might appear between cleans, but they were in every room.. The settees in the lounge are DEPERATELY worn out and uncomfortable, we used the garden lounger cushions to put across the large sofa, to make it more comfortably, the arms of the settee are really out of shape and squashes , and basically, the cream leather looks split and dirty... A replacement is very neccessary!! The kitchen had everything we could need, and was very well equipped, the beds were very comfortable, the wi fi worked well, and the garden is lovely. We did feel that the patio area really ought to be weeded when paying guests are going to be using the garden, it felt like we were unexpected guests that had arrived without notice! The garden bedroom at the back of the house did not have a ket to open the door, we hunted the house over for it, then range the housekeeper, who said it was broken, and awaiting replacement... A note on the door to tell us this would have helped, and the instructions book had said the key would be in the door!! All in all though, we all enjoyed our stay very much, but do invest in some replacement furniture in the lounge, the benefits would be enormous :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pancho v.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Perfekter Aufenthalt

Wer Natur und Ruhe liebt ist hier gut aufgehoben Schönes abgeschiedenes Haus mitten im Wald Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Besichtigungen in der Umgebung ( old Harrys Rocks,Durdle Door,Lulworth Cove ,Corf Castle ,etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Location was great and so quiet, with lots of birds and deer around us. The property and the garden were as we had expected. If there is a negative all of the fixtures, fittings and furnishings are very tired and should all be upgraded,dont expect quality. But a great stay really enjoyed Studland and Wareham Wednesday night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend with friends

Lovely rural location down an unmade road. The house was clean and tidy. Plenty of everything in the kitchen. All the bedrooms were great for our requirements. Showers hot after locating the switch. Spent a lot of time in the garden watching the bats at dusk-nesting in the roof. Some lovely birds on the bird feeder. Went to Arne and Worbarrow bay. The communication with the owners was seamless. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful host and charming property

The host was very helpful and answered any questions we had pre our stay. They house was exactly as listed and we had a great stay so a big thumbs up
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Lorraine Denholm D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful location

All very good but Sofas & chairs very low in lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Stunning location, very peaceful and private, but within easy reach of lovely beaches. Well stocked kitchen and lovely secluded garden. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs significant TLC

In a great location however the cleanliness of the property leaves a lot to be desired. Full of dust, fluff and spiders webs. Particularly in todays world. The furniture in the lounge is well passed its best and is virtually unusable to sit on except for one armchair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
An anonymous reviewer ! With negative feed back. Ignore this review.The previous reviews with guests names are what count!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We really enjoyed ourselves during a weeks summer holiday. The accommodation suited us very well with ground floor and annexe bedrooms for the grandparents and 3 upstairs bedrooms for us and our 3 teenagers. The beds and linen were clean and comfortable, we did find the sofa a little bit too low for the older members of our family and the teens found the WiFi was a little bit temperamental. The garden was excellent for the dogs, games of football and badminton. Overall a great location for the coast, countryside and local towns including swanage and Poole. We would recommend the Cart house for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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